What are some interesting facts about Sicily for kids?

Sicily is a triangle-shaped island that has an area of 9,927 square miles (25,711 square kilometers). The Ionian, Tyrrhenian, and Mediterranean seas surround Sicily. The Strait of Messina separates Sicily from Italy at the northeastern corner of the island. The northern part of Sicily is covered in mountains.



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Interesting Facts About Sicily
  • Sicily is located just 1.5 miles off the coast of the most southern tip of Italy. ...
  • The island stretches over 9,900 square miles, and it's about one-third wider than it is from top to bottom. ...
  • The three seas that surround Sicily are the Tyrrhenian, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas.


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Did you know the island of Sicily isn't just surrounded by one sea, but three? These three different seas are the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Mediterranean Sea and the Ionian Sea. This fact has made Sicily a popular destination of interest for many civilisations over the centuries, in both Europe and Northern Africa.

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Sicily is a triangle-shaped island that has an area of 9,927 square miles (25,711 square kilometers). The Ionian, Tyrrhenian, and Mediterranean seas surround Sicily. The Strait of Messina separates Sicily from Italy at the northeastern corner of the island. The northern part of Sicily is covered in mountains.

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Sicily is known for landmarks like The Valley of Temples and Mount Etna, its heavenly sandy beaches, delicious wine, and mafia origins. Originally dominated by the Greeks, the island was passed on to the Romans and then the European powers during the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

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Pasta con le Sarde (pasta with sardines) is the national dish of Sicily, in which the tradition of Italian pasta meets the Mediterranean island's seafood-focused cuisine.

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Sicily has a long history that dates back to ancient times. It is believed that the earliest inhabitants of the island were the Sicani people around 8,000 B.C.E. Around 750 B.C.E, the Greeks began to form settlements on Sicily and the culture of the native peoples of the island gradually shifted.

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The east coast of Sicily is known for its active volcanoes and its delicious cuisine. North Africa has played a big part in eastern Sicily's history, which makes it different from other parts of Italy that have been influenced by European culture more than anything else.

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Sicily can be almost considered a luxury vacation spot if you stay in famous towns like Taormina, however, outside of that, you can have a really wonderful trip on a tight budget.

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